This is a rare opportunity at Donner Lake! Ideally situated directly across from Donner Lake, this parcel offers many options for multiple types of development in one of Truckee's most desirable mountain locations. Whether you're an investor, developer, or builder, this property presents the chance to maximize options to develop at Donner Lake. Enjoy easy access to the lake for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and year-round outdoor recreation, all while being just minutes from historic downtown Truckee, premier ski resorts, and endless hiking and biking trails. Just a short walk to Donner Memorial State Park! An unbeatable location with strong year-round appeal, and outstanding development potential, this property is perfect to meet the growing demand for mountain housing and vacation accommodations. Opportunities to build multiple units directly across from Donner Lake are exceptionally limited, making this a compelling investment with lasting value. Bring your vision and capitalize on one of the Sierra's most beautiful locations, where stunning scenery, recreation, and development potential come together in an extraordinary offering.
Vacant landProperty Type
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$55Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Phoebe Landre•DRE #DRE #01275523• Dickson Realty
Donner Lake, located between Donner Pass Road and Interstate 80, is a lakeside and mountain Truckee neighborhood with a public beach and a pine-lined shoreline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Donner Memorial State Park and the adjacent lakeside pullouts, where picnic tables, trailheads, and boat traffic set the tempo. Cabin-style homes and low-slung lake houses mix with newer builds, many oriented toward water views and winter snowpack. West End Beach anchors warm-weather lake days, while the Donner Lake Rim Trail frames the edge with steady climbs and forest shade. Donner Memorial State Park adds museum-grade local history alongside campgrounds and shoreline paths. Donner Ski Ranch and Tahoe Donner Cross Country bring a winter rhythm close to the lake.
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Property details
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Finance
Exterior features
Upsloping parcel
Street access with marked corners
Paved public road frontage
Lake views, partial/peek views, filtered views through trees, and mountain views
Located in the Donner Lake subdivision
Waterfront features present
Home design
Unimproved land (vacant lot)
Utilities
Natural gas available
Electricity available (above ground)
Phone service available
Sewer service through utility district
Water service through utility district
HOA & community
Association offers additional amenities
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This nice lot on the sunny side of the lake just across the street from the water. Buy now to start your dream home on this bargain priced lot! Enjoy some very prime views of Donenr Lake!
Public Records
Jul 13, 1978
Sold
$15,000
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Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,432 (+1.4%)
$104,536
2024
$1,412
$102,487
2023
$1,413 (+1.2%)
$98,508
2022
$1,396 (+17.4%)
$98,508
2021
$1,189 (−28.8%)
$96,577
2020
$1,669 (−0.5%)
$94,684
2019
$1,677
$93,714
Public record
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6,534 Sq. Ft.
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Vacant Land
County
Nevada County
APN
018400013000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 85° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Truckee, CA • 96161-3818
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Sun exposure
64/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 13020 Donner Pass Rd
$332,201
$27K under list price of $359K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $817K.